MILWAUKEE, Wis. – With just weeks left until the presidential election, Vote Wisconsin is making it easier to register to vote. Users can check voter registration status, fill out a simple form, upload proof of residence, then Vote Wisconsin sends the data to the clerk–bypassing the need for the registrant to print and mail in their new registration. Both individuals and nonpartisan organizations all over the state are leveraging these convenient tools. “As young Black and Brown voters become a driving force behind this year’s election, the ability to reach them through mobile and digital means is paramount,” says Lisa

KENOSHA – On Thursday Governor Tony Evers traveled to Kenosha to meet and speak with citizens who have been impacted by the overnight violence and destruction this week, as well as the shooting of Jacob Blake by law enforcement.  Last night again saw protests, which remained peaceful.  In response, Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) provided the following statement: “I thank Governor Evers for joining us in Kenosha.  He had expressed that it was personally important to him to hear directly from the people who live here and it was important for our city to share our experiences first hand.  There is

MADISON, WI- 57 years ago today, civil rights leaders led a march on in Washington DC to demand civil and economic justice for Black Americans. Among these leaders were Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the late Representative John Lewis. Below are the remarks of Representative Shelia Stubbs: “Today, we celebrate the courage and leadership of those who stood up to demand justice and freedom. In the words of the late Representative John Lewis ‘To those who have said, “Be patient and wait,” we have long said that we cannot be patient. We do not want our freedom gradually, but

Today, Biden for President announced two new Spanish language ads and a Univision Noticias homepage takeover that comes on the heels of a Republican convention that was filled with empty rhetoric and no solutions for Latino families. The new ads highlight how much the Latino community has suffered under the Trump Administration. The ads include music by Bad Bunny and Alejandro Fernandez, and highlight a series of images spanning four years of Trump’s failed leadership. “Decepciones” will air on television, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and digital platforms such as Univision, Vevo and HCode in Arizona and on YouTube in Texas. The ad showcases

[Madison, WI] –Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement today: “In light of the events that have transpired this week in Kenosha, the senate will convene a special session of the legislature on Monday, August 31st “In addition to the series of bills that Governor Evers has asked the legislature to consider, Senator Wanggaard of Racine has released a package of bills aimed at increasing transparency and community involvement into law enforcement. Combined with the newly-created Speaker’s Task Force on the topic, there will be dozens of proposals that the legislature will work through in the coming